NHTSA Complaint #11384008 — 2003 BMW X5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11384008
Vehicle	2003 BMW X5
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 15, 2020
Date Filed	December 18, 2020
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

THE CAR STARTED LOSING POWER WHILE ON THE ROAD. IT GOT SLOWER AND SLOWER, TILL IT FINALLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT HAD TO BE TOWED THE REST OF THE WAY TO THE HOUSE. THE ENGINE WOULD START UP, BUT IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE ANY OF THE GEARS.

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